Why such wide riser bars?

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I've seen a lot of fixies with wide riser bars these days in the city and I'm curious as to what the reason is behind this. It seems a bit strange since it's more difficult to maneuver around cars and tight spots. Is there a reason behind the large wingspan?

a wide riser is nice for climbing hills. Single speed mountain bikers have used wide bars for leverage way before the fixie fools inherited it. Like most things though - fixed gear riders think they're always on the cutting edge of style and innovation. Its is a nice way to ride a fixed gear though.

also, maybe these are the smart fixed gear riders who have realized that being comfortable on their bikes and the ability to get up hills is more favorable to being able to squeeze through cars. ultra-narrow risers were always lame.

Wide risers are great for off-road, climbing and good control. Cut risers are great for flying through downtown traffic and still being able to see. Townie bars are great for commuting. Drop bars are great if it's windy and for having multiple hand positions. Bull horns are great for sprinting/climbing. Buy more stems, buy/visit more bars.